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Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Audi SQ7 and 2025 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

As an example, the procedure is described for the Wheel Alignment Computer :VAS 701 001  .

-- Check if the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430  is in the center position and is locked.

-- Check if the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- fits correctly in the bracket and the viewing range for the camera is not blocked.

-- Vehicle with rear axle steering: drive the vehicle "straight" onto the alignment rack. Switch off the ignition when the vehicle has come to a stop.

-- Steer the rear axle to the zero position. Refer to REAR AXLE STEERING .

-- Vehicle with air suspension: adjust to standard vehicle height and lock. Refer to AIR SUSPENSION .

-- Check the DTC memory for the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera - R242-. Fix all displayed entries.

-- Move the wheels so that they are straight.

-- Install quick-action clamps on the wheels.

-- Attach the reflectors to the quick-action clamps.

-- Perform the wheel run-out compensation.

-- Select the button for the driver assistance systems front camera calibration procedure in the wheel alignment computer.

-- Make sure the calibration board is positioned in the center and is locked in place.

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-- Position the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  at a distance of -a- 150 cm ± 2.5 cm from the center of the wheel hub on the front wheels to the beam on the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  .

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  1. Measuring tape

-- Place the Camera :VAS 701 001/1  -1- for the ACC adjustment on the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  on the right side and tighten.

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-- Enter the height value -A- between the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  contact patch and the wheel contact surface as shown in the illustration and enter it in the alignment computer.

Fig 1: Identifying Height Value -A-
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-- Loosen the bolt -arrow- and place the measuring bar -1- on the floor.

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-- Adjust the calibration board to the specified height -2- according to the wheel alignment computer using the crank -1-.

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If the specified height was reached -2-, then the measuring bar must be pushed slightly upward and secured with the clamping screw.

-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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The bubble level adjustment -A- serves to balance the ground conditions.

-- Slide the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430  to the side -arrows B-, until the display in the wheel alignment computer is in the tolerance range.

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-- Secure the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  to prevent it from rolling by lightly tightening the screws -2- and -3-.

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-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -1- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -B- using the adjusting screws -2 and 3-.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select and start the Diagnostic  operating mode.

-- Select the Test plan  tab.

-- Select the Select individual test  button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

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Continuation for all vehicles

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

Next, determine the height of the body.

-- Determine the height of the vehicle body -a- at all four wheels in the center of the wheel between the wheel contact surface and the lower edge of the fender or wheel housing.

Fig 2: Body Height
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